A blown lead in the last inning set the stage for Mason Prestage to win it for ACA against Reeltown on Saturday afternoon. After falling behind 1-0 in the first inning, Alabama Christian scored five runs in the bottom of the second frame. JT Moorer, Zac Westbrook and Trey Schlemmer each drove in runs during the inning for the 5-1 lead. The offense did not score again until the bottom of the seventh after Reeltown had tied the game in the top half. Westbrook led off the rally with a walk then stole second and advanced to third on the bad throw on the next pitch. Schlemmer walked and took second on catcher’s indifference. The stage was set for Prestage to win it. On a 2-2 count the senior lined a double to center field to score Westbrook and give the Eagles a 6-5 win.
Mason Prestage waits on deck for his next at bat.
Prestage finished the game 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI while Thomas Stovall was 2 for 4 out of the leadoff spot. Schelmmer drove in two runs in the game and Westbrook drew three walks from Reeltown pitchers. Westbrook started on the mound for ACA and lasted 5 1/3 innings allowing just one earned run and struck out four Rebel batters. JT Moorer was the beneficiary of the Prestage double and picked up the win in relief.
Alabama Christian will host Trinity on Tuesday night in their next scheduled contest.